Gi Joburg

Just in time for your Halloween celebrations, GI Joburg assembles a four man team to embark on a perilous mission using only a small rubber raft and four accessories. The shovel. The machine gun. The radio. The knife. Can they survive their ordeal?   Plus: Hong Kong protest on-the-scene reporting courtesy of Steve, an evaluation of which Shockwave is superior - Night Force or regular; and a discussion of some of the finer Joe works this Inktober.   @FloydAr40884928 @eaviani   And if you're looking to track down a copy of BL^CK BOOK, here's where the journey begins... @86cujo

Totally stole this idea off StarJoes... But if you were forced to select one year's Joe figures, one year's Cobra figures, one year's Joe vehicles, and one year's Cobra vehicles WITHOUT doubling up on any particular year - which do you pick?! And can you anticipate your fellow Joburger's choices? Some found it easier than others...   We also weigh in on HasLab's successful Unicron crowdfunding initiative and the very recent blockbuster, JOKER.   It's just short of two hours of shenanigans with the full Joburg squad.  Enjoy!

A number of times during this GI Joburg adventure, Steve's dropped hints about "Shifters" - a plotline that involved GI Joe characters... but quickly evolved into something far more. For a brief time, it was the best fun he had with his action figures. Quite possibly the best time he ever had with his two best childhood friends. It was unlike anything to come before, unlike anything that came after. It was a fantastical time. And in this episode he takes childhood friends Alastair and Robert along for a nostalgia ride unlike any other. Join us as we span realities and enter the world of THE SHIFTERS.

We are thrilled to announce the first entry in our GI Joburg Special Forces portal: "Clairvoyance"! Written, shot, edited and uploaded to YouTube by our ally, Troy Smith, it chronicles the events taking place after the Blazing Sand series and introduces slew of new characters for both GI Joe and Cobra.    *WARNING* This podcast is best consumed AFTER checking out the film. And trust us on this one, you're going to want to! Here's the link to the episode:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BdjZD1Zk2Q   And if you're looking for some of the coolest GI Joe apparel out there, look no further than the GI Joburg Teespring store! Wooooo!   https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch

Today on GI Joburg you're going to meet the Real South African Heroes: Tabie and Roelof. Two Saffer's who bleed green, know that the real Man of Steel doesn't wear a cape, and call traffic lights "Robots". We kick back and swap war stories of being GI Joe collectors in Deepest Darkest.   You can find Tabie at: https://www.facebook.com/The.Toy.Goblin/ And Roelof at: https://www.facebook.com/Jijoesa/

He's the man penning the new GI Joe book from IDW... What GI Joe toy does Paul Allor have on his writing desk?   We get a handle on the world and characters from his new Joe continuity, due in September and currently available for pre-order... 

Time for another fireside chat with your boys at GI Joburg! We chat about the latest webseries, a bit about Action Force by Valaverse, The BL^CK BOOK, and of course some of the amazing content from Cobra Convergence IV!   Joburg merch!    https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch

Steve got some new Joes as a belated wedding present. They were the final figures on his hitlist. Ever considered what your final Joes are/were? Why were they your lowest priority and have you since discovered their merit? This and other important questions are pondered by the Joburg crew!

We finally have a chat with the most exciting name in action figure design today, Mr Bobby Vala of Valaverse.com and the Action Force Kickstarter. We reflect on his incredible journey and what will no doubt be the first chapter in a storied career of independent toy production. As of this episode's publishing, there is one week to go to show support and bring these glorious toys into existence so head on down to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/actionforce/action-force We wouldn't be underselling it to say that action figure fans everywhere are very fortunate to have a man this passionate, talented and caring working in toys today.   

Put in the earbuds and step into the buzz of JOE FEST 2019.  Catch up with Cujo on the con floor as he chats with some of GI JOE's deepest names.  Don't sweat the Georgia Summer heat, only chill beats in here.  Featured Artists: Night Raptor Sangam Ben X Nolan Nocturne 84 Jacob Newman Space Lime Nomyn

Our inside man has the inside scoop on his JoeFest experience! And Steve begins his China travel diaries with a segment on "What's On Chinese TV?"

Just like the title suggests, this is a random grab-bag of topics from the Joburgers NOT at JoeFest this weekend. But we don't mind, instead we threw a party, and you're all invited!

Hours into days, days into weeks- catch up with Cujo as he chats up some of the deepest names in pop culture from Designer Con to SoCal Joe Show.  All roads lead to GI JOE but you may have to face Destro first.     Track List: Forhill & Unfound Johnny Rehab 84 Blanco Billions Skitchy Aestral Yunkuza

We chat to longtime friend and supporter of the channel, Ronald Hof on the topic of restoring these gorgeous toys of our youth to their former glory. Ron is a master of the restorations game, and it's certainly a topic we've been itching to discuss with him for some time. After all, he's the guy responsible for getting GI Joburg its very own Defiant Launch Complex. We also discuss the man's favourite toys and collecting philosophy. So climb into Ron's toyroom with us and Live The Adventure! 

It's Rob versus Paul in the ultimate GI Joburg Quiz! With special appearance by Steve's mom! Enjoy the thrills, spills, and raw entertainment of nerds challenging themselves on Joburg trivia for fabulous prizes and the title of Ultimate GI Joburg Champion 2019! WOOOOOO!!!

Avengers: Endgame is up for discussion. Spoilers for the film, naturally... and a healthy dose of spoilers for the Game of Thrones finale too! If you love the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the show for you!    'nuff said!

Hot on the heels of Recondo's fight for survival on YouTube in "Blood In The Water", we recorded this pod to reflect on behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Steve and Rob's childhood friend, Alastair joins the fray (he's the reason we have a concluding chapter to begin with!). In the second half, the gang discuss new toys they got in, with an unexpected debate on who is the best Slaughter's Renegade! And if you'd like to help a fellow Joe content-creator realize a dream, check out JoeMotionVideo's GoFundMe. He wants to make an appearance at JoeFest this year but needs our help. And take it from us, attending a convention on our favourite toyline is a profound experience. So if you are in a position to help a fellow Joe-Bro, click the link below! https://www.gofundme.com/joefest-in-georgia-2019

What?! No Avengers episode?! Thanos may have wanted to save the universe by snapping half of us out of existence... but there is another way! Join us as we offer sincere appreciation of GI Joe's Eco Warrior toys. And a bathtub squeezy toy named Finback...

We're back! Spread around all corners of the globe, GI Joburg is here with the scoop on their most notorious awkward weapons! We also climb into a discussion of the definitive Road Pig and upcoming conventions.    And if you're looking to pick up some exclusive GI Joburg shirts and paraphernalia, we have a Teespring and Redbubble account! Check us out here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/gijoburg?ref=shop_category_refinement https://teespring.com/search?q=gi%20joburg&c=t_shirt  And for those super sweet Brian Miller Rattler and Skystriker posters at a great discount, here’s the link! https://oktopolis.com/products/g-i-joe-vs-cobra  

So GI Joburg finally made good on their threats to put the Flagg to sea. Check out our Blazing Sand series and then give this ep a whirl for the inside scoop!   Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ls6yh4g4C0   Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVezz30s7_E   Part III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34a7W5guEec